Naturalist vs park supervisor

Differences between naturalist and park supervisor duties and responsibilities

Naturalist example responsibilities.

• Lead tour groups on both bicycles and kayaks, man small retail/rental outlet as only staff person.
• Act as primary historian for all tour groups, ages k-12.
• Assist with naturalist guide hikes, canoe tours and general outdoor learning activities.
• Supervise canoe trips, nature walks, park cleanups, and volunteer groups.
• Develop outdoor survival skills, including first aid and fire / shelter building.
• Organize, implement and execute promotional meetings with various NYC public and charter schools.
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Park supervisor example responsibilities.

• Provide leadership and supervision by managing day-to-day operations for a county park facility.
• Instruct lifeguard certification classes while being CPR and first aid certify.
• Generate knowledge and experience of inventories, payroll, scheduling, and supervising staff.
• Care for animals on exhibit including several species of turtles, snakes, frogs and fish.
• Create action plans for staff for appropriate services and programs, administer budget plan for facility, staff evaluations and payroll.
• Certify in first aid and serve as a first responder in the event of an injury to youth or adult players.
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